In the courts: Ulster County Court

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ULSTER COUNTY COURT

Attempted burglary: Steven Frichette, 21, of Washington Avenue, Kingston, was sentenced Monday by Ulster County Judge Donald A. Williams to five years probation following his guilty plea in February 2012 to attempted burglary, a felony. He was arrested by Kingston police in January 2011.

Attempted weapons possession: Richard Mosca, 36, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty Monday before Williams to attempted possession of a weapon, a felony. Mosca was arrested by state police on May 27, 2011, and was indicted on the charge last October. Sentencing is set for May 31.

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Drugs: David Gillen, 48, of Kingston, pleaded guilty Monday before Williams to criminal sale of a controlled substance. He was arrested in January, along with 20 others, during a drug sweep conducted by Kingston police. He was charged with felony sale and felony possession of a controlled substance. Sentencing is set for May 29.

DWI: Jeffrey Harr, 52, Orsland Lane, West Hurley, was sentenced on Tuesday by Judge Anthony McGinty to 90 days in Ulster County Jail with five years of post-release supervision. He pleaded guilty on Nov. 20, 2012 to aggravated drunken driving, a felony. He was arrested by state police on Nov. 9, 2011, and indicted on May 8 for aggravated drunken driving as a felony.

u Grand larceny: Joshua Risley, 32, of Birchwood Drive, Saugerties, was sentenced by McGinty Tuesday to six months in the Ulster County Jail and five years of post-release supervision. He pleaded guilty in December 2012 before Williams to felony grand larceny. Risley was arrested by state police at Ulster on Sept. 26, 2011.

Burglary: Jeffrey W. Mikalonis, 27, of 103 Williams St., Kerhonkson, pleaded guilty Tuesday before McGinty to felony burglary. He was arrested in November 2012 by state police at Wawarsing. Sentencing is scheduled for May 29.

Burglary: Eduardo Balbuena, 40, of New Paltz, was sentenced Wednesday by Williams to seven years in state prison and five years post-release supervision. He pleaded guilty in January to burglary, a felony. He was arrested by state police at Highland on May 20, 2012.

Rape: Ian P. Mehrhof, of 36 Scenic Ridge Road, pleaded guilty before Williams Wednesday to felony rape. He was arrested on Aug. 31, 2012, by Ulster County sheriff's deputies after his victim, a 13-year-old girl, reported that Mehrhof had taken her to a secluded location in Gardiner and had sexual contact with her. Deputies said the two met while corresponding online via Facebook and arranged a meeting prior to the incident. Sentencing is set for May 31.

Burglary: Paul Krusher, 40, of 1808 Ulster Ave., Lake Katrine, pleaded guilty before Williams Wednesday to felony burglary. He was arrested by Kingston police on Nov. 1, 2012 and charged with felony burglary. Sentencing is set for May 29.

Failure to register/sex offender: Bruce Gilmore, 41, of 623 Delaware Ave., Kingston, pleaded guilty before Williams Wednesday to felony failure to register as a sex offender. He was arrested in September 2012 by Kingston police. Sentencing is set for May 29.